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UF’s College of Medicine will have a new dean as Dr. Brian Hoh is set to assume the role on Aug.

7 after a competitive national search; C. Parker Gibbs Jr. will serve as acting dean from Aug. 1-6 in Gainesville.

The Alligator is accepting applications for Fall 2026 staff positions, including reporters, editors, and photographers, due by Monday, Aug.

10 at 11:59 p.m. Staff will work mainly in person in Gainesville & print weekly to reach a local audience.

UF was named the No. 1 best-value public university by SmartAsset last month based on affordability, graduation rates, and alumni earnings (its 91% graduation rate was key).

The ranking shows UF offers an affordable, high-quality education for future students.

Florida schools in 38 counties launch classes on Monday, Aug.

10, while the remaining districts follow by Aug. 13; parents can use 12 tips to reset routines, prepare for school, and take advantage of the tax holiday (through Aug. 20).

Routine inspections from July 27 to Aug.

2 found eight local restaurants (Bakery Mill & Deli, Caribbean Spice, Dick Mondells, Double Tree by Hilton, Hook Fish & Chicken, Sonny’s BBQ, Subway, and The Top Restaurant) with high-priority health violations. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation required follow-up reviews.

Gainesville toddler Irie Gellis, a 2.5-year-old heart transplant recipient, earned a standing ovation at the Transplant Games this summer in Denver while competing in Youth Olympics events; her family now plans to form a Florida team for the 2027 World Transplant Games in Belgium.

Florida Gators softball finalized its 2027 roster with two transfers and a seven-player recruiting class—ranked second nationally—after a 2026 season that ended at 52-12, as coaches aim to blend veterans and top freshmen to compete for a Women’s College World Series berth.

Florida tennis players Lucie Pawlak and Nikola Daubnerova won two ITF W15 doubles titles in Monastir, Tunisia over the summer — a win that may shape the doubles lineup for fall.

Florida football is set to refine its linebacker play during fall camp under coach Sumrall and coordinator White — junior Myles Graham and senior Jaden Robinson are sharpening their skills through drills and film review, with freshman Malik Morris adding depth to the team.

Former Gator Ventrell Miller (PFF's top breakout candidate) will fight for a Jaguars starting role in training camp ahead of their Aug.

15 game in New Orleans after free agent departures, and he remains focused on proving himself after playing limited roles during past injury-plagued seasons.

Former Gator head coach Urban Meyer will be inducted into the university’s Ring of Honor at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during the Oklahoma game on Nov.

7, joining past legends for winning two national championships.